Download or read book CATHETER CARE IN THE PREVENTION OF URINARY TRACT INFECTIONS AMONG PATIENTS WITH CLOSED DRAINAGE SYSTEMS written by and published by . This book was released on 1980 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Prevention of Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infection written by Gracy Mathew and published by . This book was released on 2014 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: A urinary tract infection (UTI) is an infection which involves urethra, bladder, kidney, and ureter. The most common type of healthcare associated infection among patients occur in intensive care units (ICU). The infection happens when the germs enter the urinary tract in the way of urinary catheter to cause infection. CAUTIs are linked with mortality, length of stay, morbidity, and healthcare costs. CAUTIs risk can be lessened by making sure that catheters placed are only done when needed and removed as soon as possible. In addition, healthcare professionals must also use proper aseptic technique to maintain the sterile drainage system.

Download or read book Closed Urinary Drainage Systems written by Curn Project and published by W.B. Saunders Company. This book was released on 1981 with total page 132 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infection Prevention written by Yemisrach Getachew and published by . This book was released on 2014 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Catheter associated urinary tract infection (CAUTI) is an infection caused by a catheter inserted to a bladder through urethra (CDC, 2012). According to Centers for Disease Control (CDC), about 15-25 % of patients in hospitals get catheterized at some point during their hospital stay (CDC, 2010). This puts many hospitalized patients at risk for CAUTI which causes increased morbidity, mortality, length of hospital stay, and also increase health care cost (CDC, 2010). Two main causes of CAUTI are unnecessary urinary catheter use and prolonged use of already inserted urinary catheter (CDC, 2012). The risk for CAUTI can be reduced significantly by avoiding these causes. CAUTI can also be caused by a break in aseptic technique during urinary catheter insertion, improper care for urinary catheters that are already inserted, and inability to maintain closed drainage system. CAUTI is mostly preventable. Centers for Disease Control's guideline for CAUTI prevention states that, limiting the use of urinary catheter to only when it is absolutely needed and removing unnecessary catheters as soon as possible make a difference in preventing CAUTI (CDC, 2010). Other means of prevention include staff education on proper aseptic technique during urinary catheter insertion, maintaining closed drainage system, and using electronic surveillance for proper documentation and reminding staff about catheter removal (Welden, 2013). The purpose of this CAUTI prevention project is to show the effect of CAUTI, its causes, ways to prevent it, and how to get stake holders involved in the project by using fifteen critically appraised articles to support this writer's ideas for the CAUTI Prevention project.

Download or read book Foley Catheter Care written by and published by . This book was released on 1986 with total page 6 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book The Urinary Tract and the Catheter written by Norman Slade and published by John Wiley & Sons. This book was released on 1985 with total page 136 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: This book is primarily intended as a practical guide to the care of patients with disorders of micturation, including incontinence, which require management by catheters or other appliances. It outlines the pathology, microbiology and management of the infective and other complications which may affect these patients, and explains basic urological principles. It discusses care of patients, both in hospital and at home, as well as the practical aspects of choice and use of catheters, drainage equipment and other appliances. Recommendations concerning hygiene and infection control are also presented.

Download or read book Clinical Management of Complicated Urinary Tract Infection written by Ahmad Nikibakhsh and published by BoD – Books on Demand. This book was released on 2011-09-06 with total page 307 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Complicated urinary tract infections (cUTIs) are a major cause of hospital admissions and are associated with significant morbidity and health care costs. Knowledge of baseline risk of urinary tract infection can help clinicians make informed diagnostic and therapeutic decisions. Prevalence rates of UTI vary by age, gender, race, and other predisposing risk factors. In this regard, this book provides comprehensive information on etiology, epidemiology, immunology, pathology, pathogenic mechanisms, symptomatology, investigation and management of urinary tract infection. Chapters cover common problems in urinary tract infection and put emphasis on the importance of making a correct clinical decision and choosing the appropriate therapeutic approach. Topics are organized to address all of the major complicated conditions frequently seen in urinary tract infection. The authors have paid particular attention to urological problems like the outcome of patients with vesicoureteric reflux, the factors affecting renal scarring, obstructive uropathy, voiding dysfunction and catheter associated problems. This book will be indispensable for all professionals involved in the medical care of patients with urinary tract infection.

Download or read book Preventing Catheter associated Urinary Tract Infections written by Tom Barton and published by . This book was released on 2015 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Catheter-Associated Urinary Tract Infections (CAUTI) accounts for 40% of Hospital Acquired Infections (HAI). Up to 25% of all patients admitted to the hospital are catheterized. The risk of bacteria is approximately 5% per day of catheterization (range report in studies is 3-7%). Bacteremia occurs in 1-4% of all patients with a CAUTI (Healthcare infections, 2015). Patients that develop CAUTI have increased hospital stay, morbidity and health care cost. To help decrease CAUTI in the Veterans health care system they have switched to the one piece catheter (closed system) with drainage bag, but still more protocols needs to be implemented. Implementation of the proposed project will be initiated in the Gainesville Florida VA Medical Center. Each units clinical nurse leader (CNL) will monitor patients with urinary catheters, monitor duration of use. New computer templates will be incorporated to help monitor patients with indwelling urinary catheters. Staff who insert indwelling catheters needs to attend an in-service conducted by the clinical nurse leader (CNL) to educate staff on the latest best practices and processes. An indwelling urinary catheter insertion form will be created for staff to follow and checked off as each indwelling urinary catheter is placed. A check off form will ensure all staff are following the same insertion techniques. Currently the patient does not receive any indwelling catheter education prior to insertion. The VA currently has multiple on demand educational videos. Patient education videos have shown to be very effective towards patient teaching (Effective patient education, 2015). Each patient has access to the videos in their room. A new video about indwelling catheters will be created. Patients must watch the video prior to insertion and patients and family members can address the nurse or CNL with any questions about indwelling catheters. A corresponding patient information handout sheet will also be distributed to the patient for future reference. After a duration of 4 months, CNLs will get together to compare each units CAUTI rates compared to the previous 4 months. If a noticeable decrease rate and patient satisfaction has been achieved, then implementation to expand the new CAUTI protocol can be expanded nationally throughout the Veterans Affairs Organization.

Download or read book Relationship Between Catheter associated Urinary Tract Infections and Intrahospital Transports written by Stephanie Renee Kelly and published by . This book was released on 2015 with total page 58 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book The Effectiveness of a Closed Drainage System and Deliberate Nursing Measures in Lessening Nosocomial Urinary Tract Infections in Selected Post operative Patients with Indwelling Urethral Catheters written by Mary Thomasina Fuhr and published by . This book was released on 1969 with total page 92 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Biofilms in Infection Prevention and Control written by Steven L. Percival and published by Academic Press. This book was released on 2014-01-30 with total page 394 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Biofilms in Infection and Disease Control: A Healthcare Handbook outlines the scientific evidence and rationale for the prevention of infection, the role biofilms play in infection control, and the issues concerning their resistance to antimicrobials. This book provides practical guidance for healthcare and infection control professionals, as well as students, for preventing and controlling infection. Biofilms are the most common mode of bacterial growth in nature. Highly resistant to antibiotics and antimicrobials, biofilms are the source of more than 65 percent of health care associated infections (HCAI), which, according to the WHO, affect 1.4 million people annually. Biofilms are involved in 80 percent of all microbial infections in the body, including those associated with medical devices such as catheters, endotracheal tubes, joint prostheses, and heart valves. Biofilms are also the principle causes of infections of the middle-ear, dental caries, gingivitis, prostatitis and cystic fibrosis. Importantly, biofilms also significantly delay wound healing and reduce antimicrobial efficiency in at-risk or infected skin wounds. Provides specific procedures for controlling and preventing infection Includes case studies of HCAI, and identifies appropriate treatments Presents national government standards for infection prevention and control Includes extensive references and links to websites for further information

Download or read book Be Aware of the Urinary Catheter written by Luanne C. Bellfy and published by . This book was released on 1975 with total page 52 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt:

Download or read book Prevention of Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infection written by Bency Shajan and published by . This book was released on 2013 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Hospital Acquired Infections are one of the major problems in the health care system. It affects the community, increase the cost of health care system and reducing the patient quality of life. Catheter associated urinary tract infection is the most common health care associated infection. Reducing the infection rate is a challenge for the health care system. Changes in policies and focused attention to the use of indwelling catheters can reduce the Catheter associated urinary tract infection. Approximately, one quarter of the patients admitted to the hospitals have urinary catheters inserted and in which 30% of the patients' urinary catheter is not medically indicated. Long duration of urinary catheterization and inappropriate catheterization will lead to increased risk of morbidity, mortality, and financial burdens of health care systems. Prevention of the catheter associated urinary infection is one of the major focuses of reducing infections and improves patients' outcomes. This paper explains about reducing the use and duration of indwelling catheter can reduce the risk of catheter associated urinary tract infection during hospitalization, with use of multi-intervention like bundle approach, stop orders, reminders, strict aseptic techniques, daily nurse rounds, following the organizational guidelines and policies, and prompt removal of catheters (Andreessen and others, 2011). A research study was contacted in medical-surgical unit to prevent catheter associated urinary infection by reducing the duration of catheterization over the period of 8 months. This evidence based intervention help the nurses and physicians to follow the guidelines in order to reduce the catheter associated urinary tract infection. The project outcomes are communicated through organizational magazines, health newspapers, journals, internet and e-mails to improve the public awareness and support. In this study used attribution study to explain the health care providers responsibility and accountability to prevent catheter associated urinary infection. Implementation of evidence based practice in hospitals can increase the positive patient outcomes, reduce the patient hospital stay and reduce the hospital cost.

Download or read book Prevention and Reduction of Catheter Acquired Urinary Tract Infections written by Caitlin King and published by . This book was released on 2015 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Patients with urinary catheters have a much higher chance of getting urinary tract infections (UTI) than those without catheters. Catheter acquired urinary tract infections (CAUTIs) are the most preventable type of heathcare-associated infection and account for more than 30% of nosocomial infections reported to the National Healthcare Safety Network (Center for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), 2015). 80% are due to prolonged use of an indwelling urinary catheter (IUC) (Yin-Yin and others, 2013). Reducing the number of CAUTIs is a valuable and cost effective goal for hospitals nationwide. Nurses are the frontline staff with the ability to demonstrate their critical role in reducing complications from IUCs (Bernard and others, 2012, pages 36). Studies have shown that early removal of a IUC can reduce the risk of a CAUTI by up to 40% (Newman and Strauss, 2013). With the use of a nurse-driven protocol that empowers nurses to remove catheters with no indication, CAUTIs have been shown to be reduced by almost 90% (Newman and Strauss, 2013). If nurses are educated on proper insertion techniques and to promptly remove the catheter when there is no longer an indication for its use, the number of CAUTIs can be decreased allowing for safer patient care and better patient outcomes. This re-education and testing program will be mandatory and will include all members of the health care team who insert catheters in the hospital setting. The number of CAUTIs will be evaluated before the plan is initiated, six months after it is initiated when all the staff has been educated and tested, and again a year after the initial implementation of the plan. Sharing information gained through these changes can make patients feel safer and more informed, be an eye-opener to many family members and other members of the health care community, and help guide other health care facilities in making similar changes that promote health and wellness in their patients.

Download or read book Oxford Textbook of Urological Surgery written by Freddie C. Hamdy and published by Oxford University Press. This book was released on 2017-10-06 with total page 1201 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Offering a comprehensive guide, the Oxford Textbook of Urological Surgery is a practical resource mapped to the curriculum for urological training as approved by the General Medical Council (GMC), making it particularly useful in preparation for the Intercollegiate Examination. Presented in a clear and accessible way, this evidence based volume covers all major areas, including functional urology, stone disease, infection, andrology, nephrology, transplantation, uroradiology, and paediatric urology. This highly illustrated full colour textbook has an innovative and user-friendly style, including over 500 photographs, clinical images, and line drawings. Bringing together the expertise of over 100 specialist contributors in the field, the Oxford Textbook of Urological Surgery is a highly valuable source of information, and will become the standard reference text for all who study urological disease and its treatment.

Download or read book Reducing Patient Harm from Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infections A Quality Improvement Project written by Grace Cooper and published by . This book was released on 2018 with total page pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: Abstract Problem: The Institute of Medicine0́9s seminal report on patient safety, To Err Is Human led to widespread effort to improve the safety of patients. Healthcare-associated safety problems, which include healthcare-associated infection (HAI), account for far more considerable morbidity and mortality than 0́−never events0́+. The first harm to be addressed as part of the 0́−No Preventable Harms0́+ campaign was catheter-associated urinary tract infection (CAUTI). Context: The microsystem is a 20-bed mixed medical surgical intensive care unit. Unit assessment at the beginning of the quality project indicated that there were 2 CAUTIs attributed to the unit in a span of 6 months. CAUTI is associated with approximately $15,000 to each patient care cost and increase length of hospital stay for an additional 5 to 7 days. Intervention: To realize effective changes in the ICU and evaluate the action plan, changes are tested by incorporating patient lines on the multidisciplinary rounds (MDR) script to discuss accurate indication and date of insertion of the indwelling catheter. The staff nurse will articulate accurately the indication and confidently obtain an order to remove the catheter if the indication no longer exists during MDR. If the indwelling catheter is clinically indicated, the nurse ensures the bundles are in place such as presence of securement device, maintain an unobstructed flow, maintain drainage bag below level of the bladder, perform hand hygiene before and after patient contact and lastly, provide a labeled collection container for the patient. Measures: The outcome measure for this project is to decrease the number of CAUTI in the ICU from 2 (April 2017 data) to 0 and further decrease the standardized infection ratio (SIR) of 1.48 by 50%. Compliance with catheter indication and or early removal when indication no longer exists would be the process measure, expecting 90% of compliance through random chart audits and MDR observation. Results: The percent of ICU patients with accurate indwelling catheter indication during MDR is improving, but not yet stable. This requires on-going monitoring and feedback to ensure a standardized and reliable process. A positive trend indicates that non-indicated catheters are identified and discontinued during MDR and with regards to percent of ICU patients compliant with the CAUTI prevention bundle does not have enough data to establish a trend, but performance is moving in a positive direction indicates increasing compliance to the CAUTI bundle. Conclusion: The last CAUTI in the unit was in November 2017. Solidifying the interventions into clinical practice will deter the development of CAUTI and supports this positive trend. Engaging staff and providers to reduce CAUTI rates to near zero requires a multidisciplinary approach and using the MDR as the venue commenced integration of the CAUTI prevention process into the front-line staff0́9s daily routine. The data shows promise in standardizing the approach during MDR rounds to prevent CAUTI and a potential spread of practice to other units. In conclusion, the unit aims to decrease the standard standard infection ratio by 50% thus preventing CAUTI respectively.

Download or read book Reducing the Catheter Associated Urinary Tract Infection written by Helen Truong and published by . This book was released on 2014 with total page 0 pages. Available in PDF, EPUB and Kindle. Book excerpt: The Foley catheter or the indwelling urinary catheter has been widely used for hospitalized patients who have health problems such as urinary retention, ulcers with incontinence, and traumatic injuries. However, this method can put patients at a risk of serious complications, psychological and physical discomforts, and most frequently catheter-associated urinary tract infection or CAUTI. The CAUTIs can cause longer hospital stays, increase healthcare expenses, and increase the mortality and morbidity rates. The Medicaid and Medicare currently refuse to pay for CAUTI occurrences since problem can be prevented. More incidences of CAUTI are occurred when the time of using catheters is longer than needed and also when the catheterization is being used inappropriately. Education should be emphasized more to help change healthcare providers' perception about this issue since this would affect their quality of care and the prevention of CAUTI. Nursing-driven protocol can reduce the incidence of CAUTIs by reducing unnecessary uses of indwelling urinary catheters. The best approach is to avoid catheterization or remove unnecessary catheters to reduce and eliminate CAUTIs. The project ""Unit without indwelling urinary catheters"" is introduced in this study focuses on how to reduce the incidences of CAUTI by promoting the use of alternative methods and applying prevention strategies such as using reminder systems, automatic stop orders, screening risk factors, intermittent catheterization, and condom catheters. Many current researches and studies are providing evaluable information regarding the benefits of using these alternative methods and prevention strategies in order to significantly reduce the CAUTI occurrences, decrease the healthcare expenses, and therefore improve quality of care for hospitalized patients. Key words: indwelling urinary catheters, cauterization, CAUTI, hospitalized, prevention strategies, intermittent, healthcare cost, length of time, education, awareness.